by John D. Pierce | Feb 21, 2019 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce For some professing Christians Jesus just ain’t mean enough. They claim him as their savior but consider him a wimp when it comes to “real life” experiences. They impose a strictly literally interpretation on the Bible, in principle, but literally...
by John D. Pierce | Feb 12, 2019 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Recently my two daughters, two nieces and I visited the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, where we saw Webb Pierce’s 1962 Pontiac Bonneville convertible adorned with steer horns, six-shooter door handles, a saddle console and more than l50...
by John D. Pierce | Feb 4, 2019 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce ATLANTA, Ga. — Paul Baxley said his calling to serve as the fourth executive coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) “came most unexpectedly.” The pastor of the First Baptist Church of Athens, Ga., told media at a Feb. 1 press...
by John D. Pierce | Feb 1, 2019 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce When pulling John Pavlovitz’ new book from a FedEx envelope, my first thought was: “Hmm, this is the only book I’ve received with ‘butt-kicking’ in the title.” OK, it’s in the subtitle — but still. However, anyone familiar with Pavlovitz’ widely read...
by John D. Pierce | Jan 30, 2019 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Original content that stirs the mind and heart is the defining mark of Nurturing Faith Journal & Bible Studies. So don’t miss out on the upcoming March/April issue that hits mailboxes soon. The cover story features Austin’s Trinity Street...